Lauren Nicole Konet

524 Sandpiper Lane Apt 310 Wadsworth, OH 44281 Cell: 216.375.6711 Email: Lnc8@zips.uakron.edu Eportfolio: http://laurenkonetsteachingportfolio.weebly.com

Objective: To work as a full time teacher in the 2013/2014 school year. Education:
The University of Akron Akron, OH Masters of Science in Education Graduated, May 2013 Major: Intervention Specialist Licensure (Special Education- Mild to Moderate) The College of Education (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) Overall GPA: 3.882; Praxis II scores: PLT (171) & Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications (175) Professional Affiliations: Wellgates Honor Roll: International Distinguished Scholars Spring 2011 Spring 2013 Gold Key International Honor Society November 2011- Spring 2013 Pi Lambda Theta- Scholastic Achievement Organization Spring 2011- Spring 2013 Course Work: Special Education Programming- Assessment in Special Education- Collaboration and Consultation for Special Educators- Instructional Technology Applications- Management Strategies and Math Methods for Special Education Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Major: Business Administration The College of Business Administration (Accredited in Business and Accounting) Professional Affiliation: Sigma Alpha Lambda- National Leadership & Honors Organization GPA 3.016/4.0 Course Work: Leadership & Management- Business Statistics- Finance, Accounting- Micro Computer Applications- Economics Graduated, August 2010 Akron, OH July 2008 - 2010

Teaching/ Field Experiences:

Student Teacher Barberton High School March 2013 May 2013 Taught Biology and Chemistry to low-level functioning students o Developed and implemented lessons each day by collaborating with mentor teacher o Employed the classroom management plan o Assessed student growth through diagnostic, formative and summative assessments Created and employed 5-week career research project to low-level functioning students o Taught self-monitoring strategies (checklists and rubrics) to improve learning o Provided direct instruction regarding how to get a job, keep a job, and dress for success o Employed research based memory techniques to learn key sight words related obtaining a job. o Provided student extended feedback regarding research project progress. Barberton Middle School January 2013 March 2013 Reviewed and modified curriculum to meet individual students need. Designed and implemented a Science Unit on Plate Tectonics utilizing differentiated instruction. Employed a variety of research-based instructional strategies to keep students engaged. Participated in the National Teacher Performance Assessment (TPA) for pre-service teachers. Attended weekly professional development meetings/trainings Field Experiences: Garfield High School Created and conducted a research-based lesson plan on developing student study skills to 9 -12 grade students with learning disabilities. East Community Learning Center Assisted 7th grade students in an inclusive Social Studies classroom in completing assignments in a timely manner. Developmental Disability Board: Adult Services/ JET Program Provided direct instruction to 3 adults with Autism regarding how to obtain and keep a job through effective communication skills. Turkey Foot Elementary Assisted in assessing Kindergarten students on print awareness, shape and alphabet recognition. Analyzed and interpreted student assessment data to improve student learning. Fall, 2012 Spring, 2012 Spring, 2011 Fall, 2010

Related Work Experience:

After School Teacher & Learn to Swim Instructor March 2009 Present Shaw Jewish Community Center Akron, OH Formed partnerships with parents in order to promote appropriate behavior. Created a relaxing, trusting, intimate atmosphere where children are encourage to pursue their own interests, develop friendships, and grow in confidence, independence, and respect for themselves and others. Provided children a variety of developmental appropriate activities, including but no limited to: expressive art, constructive play, active play, sports, games, dramatic play, science, cooking, crafts, and reading. Conducted a learn-to-swim program: develop detailed lesson plans, demonstrate difficult strokes, clarify confusion and five positive, but constructive feedback.

Related Volunteer Experience:

Preschool Teacher Fall 2012 Summit County Opportunity Preschool Education Academy - S.C.O.P.E Springfield, OH Created and implemented weekly mini lessons plans to reinforce early learning objectives. Engaged children in enriched play experiences that emphasized foreign language, music, and technology, along with scheduled time for gross motor and art activities. Provided support to lead teachers regarding instruction and behavior management.

Computer Skills:

Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, Publisher, Prezi and Weebly PC and Apple Operating Systems WPM: 57 Visit: http://laurenkonetsteachingportfolio.weebly.com

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